There are many different factors of what the result of a perforator will be. It all depends on the location and how large the perforator is. Every individual is different, and it is very difficult to make an assessment of why the perforators are open without seeing the ultrasound images and report.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Veins can reopen or fail to close for many reasons, but the most common cause for early failure is inadequate energy to close the veins, or a technical problem. This can happen even with the most experienced physicians. If I was your treating physician I would redo the procedure. Discuss this with him/her.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Perforator veins can be difficult to close. It is dependent upon size, flow etc. I typically try to inject them first, unless they are very long. This too can take several treatments. I would not recommend trying the RF again.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

When a doc is treating a perforator, the success of the procedure is dependent on many factors--size of the perforator being the number one reason for failure. Large perforators can be difficult to close on occasion; smaller perforators are much easier to close. And then there are technical issues that can cause procedural failure. How experienced is your doc at vein treatments? Is this all he/she does, or only one of many things? Use a doc who only does veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Give your doctor a chance to make it right. This was most likely done in his office, and it's likely the doctor wants to please. You might suggest that you will allow him to make another attempt to close the veins but at no additional cost to you. Sometimes one can do everything right, but it just doesn't work out. I would bet your doctor would retreat these areas at no additional cost to you. I sure would.

Published on Jul 11, 2012